Winning blow: bishop to c5 (a3)
c9-23415Puzzle rating: 1480Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32. Bc5 Kc8 33. Qxb6 Qb7 34. Qxa5
Why it works
- Brilliant! The bishop on c5 is a sacrifice that works — you stand better (+1.8).
- Well found: queen to b6 (+1.6).
- Strong! queen to a5 is the sharp choice (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead Kc8, then Qxb6 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #573.
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